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Physiotherapy Appointments

Private Physiotherapy in Derby

Expert assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain and injuries

Whether you've recently developed pain, sustained a sporting injury or have been managing a problem for some time, our physiotherapy appointments are designed to help you understand what's happening, why it may have developed and what the best options are moving forward.

We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting people of all ages and activity levels, from everyday aches and pains to sporting injuries and running-related problems.

Every appointment is tailored to you. Our aim isn't simply to diagnose your condition, but to help you leave feeling informed, reassured and confident about the plan ahead.Initial Physiotherapy Assessment

Your first appointment allows time for a comprehensive assessment of your injury or concern.

We'll take time to understand not only your symptoms, but also how they're affecting your everyday life, work, hobbies and physical activity before completing a detailed physical examination.

If you're attending with a running related injury, we'll also complete a thorough review of your running history, current training load and future goals to help us understand the demands you're placing on your body.

Conditions we commonly treat:

Our physiotherapy appointments are suitable for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

✔ Back pain

✔ Neck pain

✔ Shoulder pain

✔ Elbow, wrist and hand problems

✔ Hip pain

✔ Knee pain

✔ Foot and ankle pain

✔ Tendon injuries

✔ Muscle strains

✔ Joint pain

✔ Sports injuries

✔ Running injuries

✔ Persistent or recurrent musculoskeletal pain

If you're unsure whether physiotherapy is the right place to start, please get in touch. We'll be happy to discuss your symptoms and advise whether physiotherapy is likely to be appropriate.

Initial Physiotherapy Assessment:

Your first appointment allows time for a comprehensive assessment of your injury or concern.

We'll take time to understand not only your symptoms, but also how they're affecting your everyday life, work, hobbies and physical activity before completing a detailed physical examination.

During your assessment we'll discuss:

✔ Your current symptoms and how they affect you

✔ How and when your symptoms developed

✔ Previous injuries and relevant medical history

✔ Your work, hobbies, sport and activity levels

✔ Any investigations or treatment you've already had

✔ Your goals and what you'd like to achieve

We'll assess:

Every assessment is tailored to the individual, but may include:

✔ Joint movement

✔ Muscle strength

✔ Flexibility where appropriate

✔ Balance and control

✔ Functional movement

✔ Special tests to help understand the source of your symptoms

Throughout the appointment we'll explain what we're assessing, why it's relevant and what our findings mean for you.

Some conditions need more than one appointment:

Every person and every condition is different.

Some problems can be fully assessed within a single appointment, while others are more complex and require additional discussion, further assessment or time before reaching a confident diagnosis and management plan.

Our priority is never to rush to conclusions. Instead, we aim to provide the most accurate assessment possible and explain the reasoning behind our recommendations.

What will you receive?

Following your appointment you'll receive a detailed written summary in clear, straightforward language.

This will include:

✔ Our assessment findings

✔ What we believe is contributing to your symptoms

✔ Reassurance about anything that appears normal or isn't a cause for concern

✔ A personalised management plan

✔ Exercises and advice discussed during your appointment

✔ What you can reasonably expect moving forward

✔ Guidance on any appropriate next steps, including further treatment, investigations or onward referral where required

The aim is to ensure you leave the clinic feeling informed, reassured and confident about your recovery.

Occasionally, some conditions are more complex and require further assessment before we can confidently answer every question or finalise a management plan. In these situations, your written summary will reflect the information available at that stage, together with the next steps in the assessment process. We'll always explain why further assessment is recommended and ensure you understand the plan moving forward.

New problem? New assessment.

Every injury has its own history, examination findings and management plan.

If you've developed a new injury or a different condition, we'll usually recommend booking a new Initial Physiotherapy Assessment rather than a Follow-up Appointment.

This gives us enough time to fully understand the new problem and provide the most appropriate advice and treatment from the outset.

If you're unsure whether your symptoms represent a new problem or a continuation of an existing one, simply get in touch and we'll be happy to advise.

Follow-up Physiotherapy Appointment

Follow-up appointments build on your initial assessment and are designed to support your recovery as your symptoms, goals and activity levels change.

Recovery rarely follows a perfectly straight line. Some people improve quickly, while others require rehabilitation to be progressed gradually over several weeks or months. Follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your progress, answer new questions and adapt your management plan as your recovery develops.

Rather than repeating the initial assessment, these appointments build on everything we've already learnt about you and focus on helping you move confidently towards your goals.

During your follow-up appointment we may:

✔ Review how your symptoms have changed

✔ Discuss your progress since your previous appointment

✔ Review your response to treatment and exercises

✔ Progress or modify your rehabilitation programme

✔ Review exercise technique

✔ Provide hands-on treatment where appropriate

✔ Discuss returning to work, sport or running

✔ Review investigations or discuss onward referral where required

Every follow-up appointment is tailored to your recovery, current symptoms and goals.

What will you receive?

Following your appointment you'll receive an updated written summary including:

✔ Your progress since your previous appointment

✔ Any updated assessment findings

✔ Changes to your rehabilitation programme

✔ Updated exercises where appropriate

✔ Advice discussed during your appointment

✔ Agreed goals and next steps

This helps you keep track of your recovery and ensures you leave each appointment with a clear understanding of your progress and confidence in the plan moving forward.

What makes our approach different?

We believe understanding your condition is just as important as treating it. That's why every appointment includes time to explain our findings in straightforward language, answer your questions and provide a written summary to take away. Our goal is for you to leave feeling confident in both your diagnosis and the plan ahead not wondering what was said once you get home.

Why choose Accelerate Physiotherapy?

✔ Up to 50-minute comprehensive initial assessment

✔ Individual treatment tailored to your goals

✔ Extensive NHS and private physiotherapy experience

✔ Built by runners, but experienced in treating people of all activity levels

✔ Evidence based assessment and rehabilitation

✔ Clear written summary after every appointment

✔ Honest advice and personalised recommendations

Our aim isn't simply to treat pain. It's to help you understand your condition, feel confident in the plan ahead and support you in returning to the activities that matter most to you.

Ready to get started?

Whether your symptoms started yesterday or have been affecting you for months, we're here to help.

If you're unsure whether you need an Initial Physiotherapy Assessment or a Follow-up Appointment, simply get in touch. We'll always recommend the appointment we genuinely believe is most appropriate for your situation.

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